Penn State exceeded expectations this season and has been rewarded for its efforts with a berth in the Rose Bowl. You can follow his Twitter and Instagram @ckrause_31. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. Personal Biography: Born: February 2, 1972 Hometown: Langhorne, Pennsylvania . So while we work on applying some science to figure those out, let's run through the Misery Index, from least miserable to most: 14. Hes 3-1 against top five teams, and 2-0 at home. If not for those accolades, Jim Harbaugh would be in a very similar conversation as Franklin. Here is what USA TODAY had to say about Franklin and his contract; If potential was the standard on which companies based their employees worth in terms of dollars, Franklin would top this list every year. They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. Even though it is a mid-tier bowl, it is against an SEC team on national TV. First time a Vanderbilt team went to a bowl in back-to-back years. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. However, with Franklins latest New Years Six sweep at the Rose Bowl, the head coach achieved a feat that Nick Saban, Ryan Day, Dabo Swinney, and Kirby Smart have yet to accomplish. ESPN says this group of players will be the key to Penn State's success this football season. It is fair to suggest Penn State has not been as successful as one might hope with a coach being paid as much as Franklin is. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. 34 jerseys as they entered the stadium. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? "He has been through the most thorough vetting process that any individual has gone through at the university," Erickson said after a press conference at Beaver Stadium where Franklin made his first official appearance as a leader of Penn State. James Franklin's first season as Vanderbilt's head coach was also his least successful as a head coach. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. This has been a talking point about Franklins tenure at Penn State thus far, as hes won just two games against such competition in his eight-plus seasons with the Nittany Lions. New Year's Day will be his 16th bowl game appearance and with a win, he'll have 10 bowl game wins on his resume, six of which as a head coach. Keep in mind that at USC, Franklin will have easy access to elite talent he can and likely will stockpile. James Franklin started coaching at Penn State in 2014. James Franklin can't hide his disappointment about Penn State opt-outs [Opinion] Nittany Lions coach calls preparing for the Outback Bowl without 6 players a challenge Penn State finished the season 112, ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. 2023 NFL Combine results for Joey Porter Jr. Twitter reacts to Joey Porter Jr.'s NFL Combine, 2023 NFL Combine results for Ji'Ayir Brown, 2023 NFL Combine results for PJ Mustipher, Not everyone is excited about Bo Nickal's UFC debut, Former Penn State offensive assistant returning to Big Ten, per report, Four-star CB Kenneth Woseley II commits to Penn State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. During his tenure at K-State, Franklin nurtured record setting offensive talent; including the future NFL starters quarterback Josh Freeman and All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson. At a school with such a storied history, this is simply not good enough. Simply put, the clutchest coach in the Big Ten, not just now, but ever. Penn State Football was the higher-ranked team in all three games. Also, if we only took end-of-season rankings, nobody would have wins because theres only like 12 combined losses in the top ten at the end of the year. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports, Story originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire, Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved | Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, December 30, 2017; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin takes the field with wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5), safety Marcus Allen (2) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) before the game against the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix- Stadion. Hes in his ninth year, and faces a top-ten foe every five games on average. Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. Below are some of Gary Bernard accomplishments: James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports). They then lost their bowl game to 3128. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. power outages throughout the Louisville area; When will it be restored. Still, hes 0-2 since rejoining the Scarlet Knights. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } Previewing the Big Ten wrestling tournament: The Big Boys! With no division championships, no SEC titles, and no College Football Playoff appearances to show for a massive fully-guaranteed 10-year contract valued at $95 million, Fishers shortcomings with the Aggies never go unnoticed. Vanderbilt finished with 9 wins in consecutive years for the first time in school history, and was also ranked in the top 25 of AP and Coaches polls in back-to-back years for the first time. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. function sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline(browserType) { a school which had won just two games the year before and had only been to three bowl games in the 100-plus years of history prior to Franklin's arrival. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24 before 55,801 fans.121231 E, BIRMINGHAM, AL JANUARY 04: Head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores James Franklin (center) celebrates with his team following a victory over the Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field on January 4, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Links to the season article for the Penn State team that competed in the bowl for that year. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl at LP Field Dec. 31, 2012. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). Penn State Nittany Lions School History. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Beginning his ninth season at Penn State, Franklin finds himself at another crossroad, yet with far more leverage at his disposal this time. I think that's why there's a lot of conversations going on about expansion and things like that. He's had one losing record in eight seasons, and that came after Penn State lost. However, Fitzgerald is a shocking 0-8 all-time against top five teams, begging the question: how has he only faced eight top five teams in two decades? As a point of clarity, this is counting games against top ten/top five teams at the time of meeting, according to the AP Poll, or CFP rankings (or BCS poll) when available. In his ninth season at Penn State, he is already on his fourth contract. Early years [ edit] All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Schianos first Rutgers tenure came before the sleeping giant rested its head in the Bee One Gee, and so his wins were against Louisville and USF. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. Long story short, James Franklin has a bowl record of 5-5 in his career and a record of 3-4 while at Penn State. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. F. 4-5. He is a lifelong Penn State football and basketball fan and enjoys rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Or write about sports? GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions cleans the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies 35-28 at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. James Franklin has been a head coach of an FBS program for 12 years now. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.' [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. Franklin did come into Happy Valley already carrying an 0-5 record, but since arriving, he's lost 15 of 17. To answer this, I decided to compile the records of every Big Ten coach against top ten and top five opponents so we can see what kind of coaches do handle their toughest foes. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. Hes 1-0 so far with Illinois Fightin Illini, beating, wait for it, Penn State last year. Top ten teams tend to be pretty good, and beating them every time certainly isnt the expectation for most programs. [1][2] He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, and went to college at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played as a quarterback all four years. Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. The Nittany Lions hold a 17-6-1 record in the major bowls ( Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton ). [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. Join our linker program. We wont get into the reasons why he shouldnt be today. Penn State won 31-30 in overtime Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, JACKSONVILLE, FL JANUARY 02: Head coaches Bryan McClendon of the Georgia Bulldogs and James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions shake hands after the TaxSlayer Bowl game at EverBank Field between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. If youre not in the Playoff, its the best of a bad situation. STATE COLLEGE The Penn State team that took the field in the snow at Michigan State last weekend could look quite different from the one that takes the field in the Florida sunshine against . Consecutive Winning Seasons: 6. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. Maybe the toughest one on this list to sort out, his 5-18 record was accumulated with three different teams. Hes 1-7 at home and 0-7 on the road, and nine of his losses have come to teams ranked in the top five. Penn State's student blog, Natty Nittany Tucker lost one top-ten game while at Colorado, and is 2-5 so far in the Big Ten. PSU had a breakthrough in 2016, winning the East Division and Big Ten overall. Seasons: 129 (1889 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 898-398-37 Conferences: Big Ten, Ind Conf. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). Combined with his neutral record, hes 2-3 away from home, which is slightly more human than his overall record would indicate. Fleck has an identical win percentage to Fitzy, however, that includes an 0-3 record at Western Michigan. He won the Big Ten at Penn State. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. Yeah dude, Ryan Day is good at this. More bio, uniform, draft info WATCH: Penn State coach James Franklin knocks out push-ups on sideline after unsportsmanlike penalty Franklin held himself accountable for his mistake in the middle of the game against. 2-8 in true road games against Top 25 opponents, 5-10 counting. Penn State has been more successful in these games, with victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl. Franklin coached in Penn States first bowl game since being relieved of NCAA sanctions in his first season on the job with a trip to the Pinstripe Bowl in 2014. Sources claim Mike Locksley will hire Gattis as his OC in 2023. GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Safety Marcus Allen #2 and quarterback Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hold up the Playstation Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Penn State has won one Big Ten title during his tenure and that was six seasons ago, but it upped the dough when Franklins name was attached to the Southern California opening, despite the team being on its way to a 7-6 campaign in 2021. Franklin met this moment last in 2016, when he took. Penn State played the University of Washington Huskies in Glendale, Arizona, on December 30, 2017. The biggest goal in the Bowl games under James Franklin seems to be to play as many players as possible. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. The Penn State Nittany Lions football have competed in 52 bowl games compiling a record of 31192 (.620). And here he is, the reason were here today. Bowl Record: 11 Games, 6-5, .545 Win% (at major schools) Wait, what. JAMES FRANKLIN vs. Top 25 Opponents 11-14 at Penn State, 1-7 at Vanderbilt, 12-21 overall. Penn State 35, Washington 28 (2017) Franklin has coached some. Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 26-21. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. . 7. One of the best things about the holiday season besides family, food, and for some, a couple of days off work has to be college football Bowl season. A victory would be Penn States second over an SEC team and give the program momentum heading into the offseason. Although his units shaky 2-2 start on the heels of a 49-10 blowout defeat at Michigan further fueled Franklins critics, the head coach ultimately silenced doubters by delivering a Big Ten Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance en route to the Nittany Lions first 11-win campaign in seven years. Since James Franklin's arrival in 2014, Penn State football has been in a state of disarray. . The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. Northwestern, like Vanderbilt in the SEC the sole private institution in the Big Ten, alleged that the real reason was fear on the part of Vanderbilt to continue playing its Big Ten counterparta series which had been referred to as the Battle of the Nerds.[19]. . else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } Fitzgerald is constantly a thorn in Iowas side, but Iowa isnt good enough for that to be impressive. In 99 games at Penn State, Franklin is 67-32. James Franklin College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards | College Football at Sports-Reference.com James Franklin Career Record: 12 Years, 102-51, .667 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 11 Games, 6-5, .545 Win% (at major schools) College Football Coaches James Franklin Overview More Other SR Sites Did Ryan Day start with a massive advantage over Mike Locksley? The others, which include Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Georgia, all hold a playoff appearance over the Nittany Lions, but none of the foes above faced a near program-shattering demise just three seasons before the playoff formats inception. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. Penn State's James Franklin and Utah's Kyle Whittingham seek a momentum surge from winning the 2023 Rose Bowl. . 165, 285, and all the fun in between as the Big Ten bring four Number Ones in the back five weights. } But I want to hear the argument about how James Franklin had it tougher than Jeff Brohm. Yet, James Franklin won nine games at Vanderbilt. Franklins history on the road, after a bye, and against top-ranked competition will once again be under a microscope this weekend when Penn State visits the No. Michigan alone in second place. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. The 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno continues to hold the record for the most coaching victories in a college football game with 24, and that record appears to be safe for a few more years. Odds & lines subject to change. Prior to the regular-season finale against Michigan State, Franklin agreed to a 10-year, $75 million extension to remain as Penn State's head football coach through the 2031 season. Not a huge difference. Gary Bernard, is on Team Spares Hap-Pin.View the Lane Assignments page to see who they are bowling against.. Gary Bernard needs to bowl a 550 to increase his/her average by one pin. After signing a new 10-year contract, these are the games that you would like to see Penn State win. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher has been highly scrutinized this season for having such a giant contract with little to show for it. Since the College Football Playoff era commenced in 2014, the Nittany Lions reside as just one of five programs to capture three New Years Six bowl victories with their latest triumph over the Utes. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin yells from the sidelines during the second half of the 2019 Citrus Bowl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Camping World Stadium. Allen is in his sixth year at Indiana, and, because he plays in the East, has already faced fifteen top-ten teams. ESPN says this group of players will be the key to Penn State's success this football season. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. He received a six-year contract, which paid him $4.3 million for the 2014 season, including a $300,000 retention bonus payable if he was Penn State's coach on December 31, 2014. Do you have a blog? Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. He is still just 1-5 against top five teams with the Wolverines, but 1-1 at home (and 4-4 against the top ten in the Big House). Penn State Nittany Lions news fromFanSided Daily, Breaking: 4-star LB Kaveion Keys commits to Penn State Football, Penn State Football: Three takeaways from Kaveion Keys commitment, Three Penn State Football players who will benefit from the bowl practices, Lions Fan Won't Take it Easy on Wife in Pass Protection, Penn State Football: Top 3 Offensive Performances of 2022. In hi During his first few press conferences, he had said how he wanted Penn State to again be the most dominant school in recruiting in Pennsylvania.[21]. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. Franklin's Lions entered the game with a record of 11-2. This afternoon, Penn State's contingent, including head coach James Franklin and radio broadcaster and former Harris' teammate Jack Ham, wore those No. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl at LP Field Dec. 31, 2012. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. Fast forward nearly seven years in the other direction, Franklin recently etched himself among an exclusive group of head coaching titans with his squads dominant 35-21 handling of Utah in the Rose Bowl. if (browserType === 'desktop') { button_cookie = vjs_readCookie('meta_more_button'); } Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 26-21. In the other six bowl games, James Franklins teams are only 3-3. Championships: 4 National Championships: 1911, 1912, 1982 and 1986 Bowl Record: 52 Bowls, 31-19-2, .615 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 48 Times (Preseason), 44 Times (Final), 678 Weeks (Total) Heisman Winners: John Cappelletti (1973) The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. In addition to the guaranteed money, Franklin's contract has incentives including $800,000 for a national title, $400,000 for a College Football Playoff appearance and $350,000 for winning the Big Ten Championship Game. Josephs first game as the head coach of Nebraska came against sixth-ranked Oklahoma, which doesnt feel fair. Then what happened? (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images), January 2, 2017; Pasadena, California, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin speaks with running back Saquon Barkley (26) before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl. 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Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. var sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_run_inline = true; Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. It goes without saying that current Penn State head coach James Franklin has a long way to go to catch up with Paterno. Schiano actually has a higher win percentage against top five teams, going 2-6 in his career. 13 Oklahoma State. Long story short, James Franklin has a bowl record of 5-5 in his career and a record of 3-4 while at Penn State. Hes no world-ender, but hes clearly got an impressive program on the rise. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. Franklin is 67-32 at Penn State with seven bowl appearances in his eight seasons. . Penn State University President Rodney Erickson and Director of Athletics Dave Joyner said a deep background search and intense interview questions left them confident that hiring Franklin would not bring any more damage to Penn State University, which was still working through the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that damaged the program in 2011. After starting the season with three wins and then three losses, the third to Georgia in a close game (3328) that proved they could be competitive. This Rose Bowl appearance will mark the second time in James Franklins career that he has led Penn State to the Rose Bowl, with the last one coming in 2016. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Photo Story 2 Alabama 340. Hes won one game in eleven chances vs top five teams: 2016 against Ohio State. While Penn State Football had hopes of playing after the first of the new year, this isnt exactly what we were thinking. Entering the 2022-23 bowl season, Franklin has been on the winning side of a bowl game as often as he has been on the losing end. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. Barry Reeger, Associated Press Utah and Penn State have never met on the football field. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/14/james-franklin-the-second-most-overpaid-coach-in-college-football/, most overpaid coaches in college football in 2022. The holiday season is upon us, which means bowl season is here. The bowl season is a glorious time when there are 41 Bowl games over 18 days. Big Ten Wrestling Tournament How-to-Watch and Open Thread, Join us for the second-best weekend in wrestling, Need more wrestling? He's been at Penn State too. Nine of his losses (and seven of his top-five losses) have come on the road, with just six opportunities coming at home. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a notable feat in its own right since Vanderbilt is only 4-4-1 in bowl games all-time. Connor Krause is a junior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania double majoring in journalism and business. Franklins wins came against the University of Washington in the Fiesta Bowl and against Memphis University in the Cotton Bowl. Since arriving at Penn State, his teams have devoted hundreds of hours each semester to service, including an annual team trip to the Penn State Children's Hospital at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to visit with young children battling pediatric cancers. He has won multiple New Year's Six bowl games. Paterno also had a record of 1340 in "major" bowls. Jordan Matthews set a single-season record with 1,262 yards receiving. Although he owns a career record of 71-34, Franklin's bowl game record of 2-4 stands out. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. Find out more. Franklin has made a bowl game in 10 of those, including this year. [20] Penn State agreed to pay $1.5 million that Franklin owed Vanderbilt for early termination of his contract, Penn State disclosed this information January 24, 2014, according to USA TODAY Sports. Paterno is one of only two coaches in history to have competed in and won all five major bowls with the other being Bob Stoops at Oklahoma.